I have been exchanging emails with Sensei Hassell occassionally relating to my research into Sochin, during which he mentioned some interesting points of study regarding the origins of this kata. Now, it is widely reported that Sochin has its roots in Dragon Style kung fu, however there aren’t a lot of details relating to its […]

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I would like to reiterate, these are just my thoughts. I am no expert, but I have been through this kata quite a bit this year. For the next technique, the left arm straightens out toward the rear and the body pivots 180 degrees to perform a head level crescent kick that contacts the outstretched […]

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I would like to reiterate, these are just my thoughts. I am no expert, but I have been through this kata quite a bit this year. The six movements following the side snap kick/backfist/elbow strike combinations are knifehand blocks. Early on, I realized that pivoting with a feeling of tension in my rear leg helped […]

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Tonight’s workout was interesting. There was an extremely small crowd ( and must be the draw or something), so Garls-san led the first class in a really killer basics class. Forty-five minutes of nearly talk-free basics, it was a nice change of pace and a good review. Sensei Brewer arrived in time for the second […]

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